Your animal may be frightened and hurt, so approach with caution. Use a muzzle and look for bleeding. Apply a clean cloth or bandage material gently to bleeding areas for protection and mild pressure. Do not pull on the fractured leg. Transport your pet as quickly as possible to your veterinarian, using a board or large blanket as a stretcher. Give careful support to any fractured limbs. Simple support may be better than trying to splint a fractured limb yourself. If the limb is severely unstable, or if the fracture is open, and there is a lot of movement of the fracture site, a temporary splint can be applied. Wrap a newspaper or magazine around the limb, and tape it in place, or tape a thin board to the limb, preventing movement of the fractured edges. Immobilization of the fractured limb is the key, as any movement of the fractured bones can lead to further tissue damage and pain.